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Baldassare Reina (born {{Birth date and age|1970|11|26}}) is an [[Italy|Italian]] [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[Bishop (Catholic)|cardinal]] and the Vicar General of the [[Diocese of Rome]], appointed by [[Pope Francis]] in 2024. Affectionately known as "Don Baldo," Reina has rapidly ascended through the Church hierarchy, serving as an auxiliary [[bishop]] of Rome, vicegerent, and apostolic administrator of the [[Diocese of Ostia]] before his elevation to cardinal. His leadership in advancing Pope Francis' synodal reforms, particularly during the [[Jubilee 2025]], and his commitment to a "transparent and poor Church" have established him as a prominent figure in the [[Roman Rite]].<ref name="cna2024">[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/260054/who-is-the-rome-dioceses-new-vicar-general-future-cardinal-baldassare-reina Who is the Rome Diocese’s new vicar general, future Cardinal Baldassare Reina?], Catholic News Agency, 9 October 2024</ref><ref name="wiki">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldassare_Reina Baldassare Reina], Wikipedia, 30 April 2025</ref>